Are you aged between 4 and 11? Could you take on the challenge of reading six books in your summer school holiday? Are you ready to go right now?

Lincolnshire Libraries is calling for children to sign up to be part of Animal Agents - the Summer Reading Challenge 2017.

Organised nationally by The Reading Agency, this year’s theme is Animal Agents, based on a detective agency staffed by all kinds of clever animals – furry, scaly and slippery – who are out to crack a case at the library with a little help from their friends.

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To take part in Animal Agents, all children need to do is to head to their local library where they will be given a collectors folder to keep a record of their reading journey.

As children read at least six library books over the summer, they collect stickers which will help them crack the clues and make sure the Animal Agents find out what’s really been going on behind the scenes.

Sue Wilkinson, CEO at The Reading Agency, said: “This year we hope the wonderful characters created for us by Tony Ross will inspire more children than ever to take part and make use of their local library throughout the summer and beyond.”

Animal Agents runs until September 9.

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To celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge there is also a programme of events planned at Lincoln Central Library, including crafts and activities every Wednesday morning from July 26 (11.30am-12.30pm). No booking required.

A celebration event will be held on Thursday, September 14 (4pm- 5pm), where children who have completed the challenge will be presented with a certificate.

Nicola Rogers, partnership manager for Lincolnshire Libraries, said: “This year we are especially excited to be working alongside The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Skegness Natureland and Tattershall Farm Park who have all donated some great prizes.

“All the children who read six books and complete the Reading Challenge will be entered in to a prize draw to win entry tickets to these fabulous Lincolnshire attractions. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is also providing the top two prizes of a Tiger Experience and Lemur Experience”

Children can find new books to read, win prizes and share recommendations on a safe, child-friendly and moderated website at www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk